Inside Australia’s abandoned schools, plus other news summaries

For PropertyGuru’s news roundup, many once-respected schools all over Australia have been abandoned, vandalised, and in a state of decay or disrepair; do these have a future? In other news, here’s a step-by-step guide on how a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) can buy an HDB flat in the Lion City. Lastly, the total ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) could push developers to refurbish vacated POGO spaces to cater to different office needs, including coworking spaces.

School’s out forever? Inside Australia’s abandoned schools

Scattered across Australia, many once-respected schools have been abandoned, vandalised, and in a state of decay or disrepair. So what does the future hold for these former pillars of education? From a magnificent former girls’ college in Katoomba to a prestigious boarding school with a dark past, realcommercial.com.au presents five abandoned schools; some with promising futures, others without.

Can PRs buy HDB flats in Singapore? (2025)

“Can PR buy an HDB Flat in Singapore?” and “Can PR buy resale HDB flats?” are some of the most frequently asked questions for Singapore PRs looking to buy a public housing unit in Lion City. The short answer is, yes, a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) can buy an HDB flat in Singapore but only if they meet certain criteria, according to PropertyGuru Singapore. Whether you’re a PR looking to buy an HDB resale flat, or if you want to know HDB’s resale eligibility conditions, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate how to buy an HDB resale flat.

Coworking spaces are the trend after Manila’s POGO ban — IWG

Multinational office space provider International Working Group Plc (IWG) expects to boost its coworking spaces next year amid a total ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs). In an interview with BusinessWorld, IWG Country Manager for the Philippines Lars Wittig said the ban could push developers to refurbish vacated POGO spaces to cater to different office needs, including coworking spaces. “The developers and landlords are right now affected by the POGOs being discontinued in the Philippines,” he said. “So, there is a higher degree of urgency to reinvent your buildings so that you can attract more or different types of workspace requirements.”

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